prawnabie
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| posted on 10/9/14 at 04:14 PM |
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Steering Column support
Hi Everyone...
My column is in 3 pieces so I am using a rod end as a support for the lower link. Due to the size of the column I am using a 20mm rod end. The problem
i can see is that although the column is a snug fit into the rod end, it is looser that the spherical bearing the in the rod end itself, so it is just
acting as a support and not a bearing.
Im guessing having a metal on metal rubbing between the support and the column is going to cause wear at some point? Can anyone see any changes I can
make?
Thanks,
Shaun
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minitici
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| posted on 10/9/14 at 04:37 PM |
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Can you fit a bush for the correct OD of the rod and the correct ID for the rod end joint?
(Possibly fit the next size up rod end to get enough room for a bush).
If you can't fit a tight fitting bush over the rod - can you fit a split bush.
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rash12
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| posted on 10/9/14 at 08:14 PM |
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what about a small pillow block bearing they grub screw onto the shaft and they are cheap? ebay item 230704400419 or this even cheaper ebay
320990139006
[Edited on 10/9/14 by rash12]
[Edited on 10/9/14 by rash12]
[Edited on 10/9/14 by rash12]
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Thailoz
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| posted on 10/9/14 at 11:38 PM |
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+ 1 for the pillow block Ive used one as part of my steering column works great
It may sound a dumb Question to you but to others it may be an eureka moment
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